{"id":651,"date":"2021-11-15T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-11-15T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.retirementrefined.com\/index.php\/2021\/11\/15\/inflation-report-pauses-stocks\/"},"modified":"2021-11-15T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2021-11-15T00:00:00","slug":"inflation-report-pauses-stocks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.retirementrefined.com\/inflation-report-pauses-stocks","title":{"rendered":"Inflation Report Pauses Stocks"},"content":{"rendered":"

The highest inflation reading<\/strong> in over 30 years gave the markets a modest pause last week.\u00a0 The US Consumer Price Index (CPI) reported a 6.2% yearly increase<\/strong>.\u00a0 Also hitting a 26-year high, was the Producer Price Index (PPI),<\/strong> how much company costs have increased, up a WOW 13.5%. \"\"<\/strong><\/p>\n

With all of the news outlets crying about inflation, the markets only yawned<\/strong>.\u00a0 For the week, the Dow Jones dropped (.56%),<\/strong> the S&P 500 (.27%),<\/strong> the Nasdaq (.68%)<\/strong> and Russell 2000 (1.00%).<\/strong><\/p>\n

Foreign stocks<\/strong> followed suit, losing (.34%),<\/strong> however Emerging Market stocks<\/strong> rose 1.71%.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Bond yields did rise, however are still sitting in the current range with the 10 Year<\/strong> US Treasury yield @ 1.58%.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Interest Rates 2021<\/strong><\/p>\n

The 2-year US Treasury<\/strong> had a yield on 12\/31\/2020 of .12%<\/strong>.\u00a0 Last Friday<\/strong>, the yield was .52%.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The 10-year US Treasury had a yield on 12\/31\/2020 of .91%.<\/strong>\u00a0 Last Friday<\/strong>, the yield was 1.58%.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Why the much larger increase for the 2-Year?<\/strong>\u00a0 Many are now believing that inflation is in the process of peaking.\u00a0 The belief is that next year, overall demand will subside with less stimulus floating into wallets.\u00a0 If our supply chain issues are in the process of being repaired, it is reasonable to believe the current pace of inflation will moderate over time.<\/p>\n

If this was not the belief, I think rates on our longer dated bonds (10 to 30 years) would be rising much faster and higher.<\/p>\n

\u00a0Housing Market<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"\"The recent report from the S&P\/Case-Shiller National Home Index<\/strong> stated home prices<\/strong> have gained 19.8%<\/strong> over the last year, the highest gain in 15 years<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

I\u2019ve talked to many clients about their thoughts on housing prices.\u00a0 Some feel we\u2019ll have a \u201chousing correction,\u201d while others believe prices may moderate only slightly,<\/em> followed by a more normal rate of increase going forward.<\/p>\n

The pace of permits, breaking ground, etc. have in fact slowed from their peak earlier this year, however the demand still remains very strong.<\/p>\n

My thoughts are, assuming no unknown shocks, real estate price increases should moderate, however I don\u2019t<\/strong> see an overall reset in pricing.\u00a0 If we do have a strong rise in interest rates, that will certainly change the picture.<\/p>\n

Preliminary 2022 Tax Information<\/strong><\/p>\n

Each year during November, we offer our \u201cPreliminary\u201d 2022 Key Financial Data<\/a>.\u00a0 You will see tax brackets, deductions, and a lot of beneficial information about 2022.\u00a0 Excellent source to assist with planning!<\/p>\n

I am a bit hesitant to publish this, because of the upcoming $1.85 Trillion spending bill.\u00a0 My suggestion is to print this for your records.\u00a0 If the new spending bill becomes law, we\u2019ll certainly publish an update, reflecting all of the changes. Comparing the current 2022 tax projections with whatever new may be coming our way should be interesting!\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

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